The Paul Tripp Podcast 1054. Christmas Caroling in March | Paul Tripp's Wednesday's Word
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Mar 11, 2026 Reflection on the theology woven into classic hymns and why singing them year-round matters. A challenge to sing Christmas carols outside of December and meditate on Joy to the World. Exploration of Jesus as restorer who renews creation and brings hope from Revelation. Comfort for those weighed down by sin and suffering, closed with a prayer for joy and praise.
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Sing Hymns All Week Long
- Paul Tripp argues Christians are created to sing and should use historic hymns beyond corporate worship.
- He challenges listeners to sing century-old hymns during the week to remember God's glory, grace, presence, power, and promises.
Use Christmas Carols Year Round
- Do not reserve Christmas hymns for December; use them year-round for spiritual formation.
- Paul Tripp specifically challenges listeners to choose different Christmas carols to sing each day during the week.
Joy To The World Wasn't A Christmas Carol
- Joy to the World was written by Isaac Watts in 1719 as a New Testament-style imitation of the Psalms, not originally as a Christmas carol.
- That historical origin reframes its theology as broad gospel declaration rather than merely a seasonal song.